Angelonia plant named ‘G2X-11996-2’

ABSTRACT

A new and distinct variety of  Angelonia  plant named ‘G2X-11996-2’ particularly characterized by an upright, dense basal-branching plant habit and having clear, pink flower color is disclosed.

Genus and species: Angelonia angustifolia.

Variety denomination: ‘G2X-11996-2’.

BACKGROUND OF THE NEW PLANT

The present invention comprises a new and distinct variety of Angeloniaplant, botanically known as Angelonia angustifolia and hereinafterreferred to by the variety name ‘G2X-11996-2’. The new varietyoriginated from a cross conducted in July 2010 in Bellefonte, Pa.between the female parent Angelonia plant ‘C282-1’ (unpatented) and themale parent Angelonia plant ‘Anwhitim’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,866). Asingle plant selection was subsequently chosen for further evaluationand asexual propagation.

‘G2X-11996-2’ was first propagated via vegetative cuttings and viaaseptic in vitro tissue culture in October 2011 in Bellefonte, Pa. andhas been asexually reproduced by vegetative cuttings in Bellefonte, Pa.for approximately 5 generations. Concurrently, ‘G2X-11996-2’ has beenpropagated via aseptic in vitro tissue culture and subculture sinceOctober 2011. ‘G2X-11996-2’ has been found to retain its distinctivecharacteristics through successive asexual propagations via vegetativecuttings and in vitro tissue culture.

Plant Breeder's Rights for this variety have not been applied for.‘G2X-11996-2’ has not been sold or made publicly available anywhere inthe world more than one year prior to the filing date of thisapplication.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following are the most outstanding and distinguishing characteristicof this new variety when grown under normal horticultural practices in agreenhouse in Bellefonte, Pa.

-   -   1. Upright, dense basal-branching habit; and    -   2. Clear, pink flower color.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PHOTOGRAPHS

This new Angelonia plant is illustrated by the accompanying photographs;the colors shown are as true as can be reasonably obtained byconventional photographic procedures. The photographs are of a wholeplant about 19 weeks old.

FIG. 1 shows a whole plant of ‘G2X-11996-2’ in a trade 1-gallon pot.

FIG. 2 shows a close-up of an inflorescence of ‘G2X-11996-2’.

FIG. 3 shows a close-up of an individual floret of ‘G2X-11996-2’.

DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW VARIETY

The following detailed description sets forth the distinctivecharacteristics of Angelonia angustifolia ‘G2X-11996-2’. The data whichdefine these characteristics was collected from asexual reproductionscarried out in Bellefonte, Pa. The plant history was taken on June 7 of2013 on 18 week old plants grown in 1-gallon pots. The plants were grownfrom vegetatively propagated cuttings from mother stock grown in acontrolled climate greenhouse with natural light. Color readings weretaken under natural light in the greenhouse. Color references areprimarily to the Panton color chart, #747XR second printing (1987-1988edition).

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW PLANT

-   Classification:    -   -   Family.—Plantaginaceae.        -   Botanical.—Angelonia angustifolia.        -   Common.—Angelonia.-   Parentage:    -   -   Female parent.—‘C282-1’ (unpatented).        -   Male parent.—‘Anwhitim’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,866).-   Plant:    -   -   Form.—1-gallon, mature, flowering.        -   Growth and branching habit.—Upright, dense basal-branching.        -   Height.—56.0 cm.        -   Width.—41.0 cm.        -   Time to produce a finished flowering plant.—8 to 10 weeks            from unrooted cuttings.        -   Lastingness of individual blooms on the plant.—>5 days.        -   Outdoor plant performance.—Good to very good; good heat            tolerance.        -   Time to initiate roots.—7 to 10 days.        -   Root description.—White, abundant.-   Leaves:    -   -   Arrangement.—Opposite, whorls alternate.        -   Length.—10.0 cm.        -   Width.—2.2 cm.        -   Shape.—Long and narrow, rhombic.        -   Apex.—To a sharp point, acuminate.        -   Base.—Margin attached at base, cuneate.        -   Margin.—Serrate from 50% of the length to the tip.        -   Color.—Dark green upper, mid green lower. Upper surface:            Pantone 5743C. Lower surface: Pantone 574C.        -   Texture (for each surface).—Glossy (upper), Glossy (lower).        -   Venation pattern.—Parallel to margin, penni-parallel.        -   Venation color.—Pantone 5743C.-   Stem:    -   -   Length (first stem).—25.0 cm to 36.0 cm.        -   Diameter (just below first branch).—0.6 cm.        -   Internodes length.—3.0 cm.        -   Color.—Pantone 575C (mid green).        -   Texture.—Smooth.        -   Anthocyanin.—Absent.        -   Pedicel.—Color: Pantone 575C. Length: 1.4 cm. Diameter: ca.            1.0 mm. Texture: Smooth.        -   Note.—Each pedicel has a small “leaf” at its base. This            pedicel-leaf is the same color as the upper surface of the            stem-leaf, Pantone 5743C.-   Bud:    -   -   Shape.—Globular to ovate.        -   Diameter.—2.0 mm to 5.0 mm.        -   Length.—2.0 mm to 5.0 mm.        -   Color at tight bud.—Pantone 575C.-   Flower:    -   -   Blooming habit.—Annual.        -   Floret and inflorescence type.—Single flower, branched            inflorescence.        -   Color.—Clear pink, dark spots within throat, white spot on            lower lip. Upper surface: Pantone 244C. Lower surface:            Pantone 244C. Color of spot within throat: Pantone 255C.        -   Florets per raceme.—>40.        -   Floret diameter.—ca. 2.5 cm.        -   Petal.—Quantity per flower: 5 (fused). Apex: Smooth. Margin:            Smooth. Texture: Smooth. Size: Upper lip: Length: 1.0 cm.            Width: 0.8 cm. Lower lip, lateral petal: Length: 0.9 cm.            Width: 0.9 cm. Lower lip, central petal: Length: 1.5 cm.            Width: 0.9 cm.        -   Sepals.—Quantity: 5. Color: Pantone 574C. Length: 2.5 mm.            Width: 1.0 mm. Shape: Blunt, coming to a point. Apex:            Pointed. Base: Attached. Margin: Smooth.        -   Sepal anthocyanin.—None.        -   Sepal texture.—Smooth.        -   Fragrance.—None.-   Reproductive organs:    -   -   Stamens.—4.        -   Filament color.—Light green.        -   Pollen amount.—Abundant.        -   Pollen color.—White to creamy-yellow.        -   Pistil.—1.        -   Stigma.—Entire, not split.        -   Style color.—Light green.-   Fruit and seed set: G2X-11996-2 is fertile and produces moderate    amounts of seed. Seed shape and size is typical of tetraploid    Angelonia.-   Disease and insect/pest resistance: Typical of species.

COMPARISON WITH PARENTAL AND COMMERCIAL VARIETIES

Angelonia ‘G2X-11996-2’ differs from the female parent Angelonia plant‘C282-1’ (unpatented) in that ‘G2X-11996-2’ has clear, pink flowers anda large, flat floret display, whereas ‘C282-1’ has lavender-pink flowerswith a small to medium and slightly cupped floret. Additionally,‘G2X-11996-2’ is taller than ‘C282-1’.

Angelonia ‘G2X-11996-2’ differs from the male parent Angelonia plant‘Anwhitim’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 19,866) in that ‘G2X-119966-2’ hasclear, pink flowers, whereas ‘Anwhitim’ has white flowers. Additionally,‘G2X-11996-2’ has a smaller floret size and shorter, more compact, moredensely basal-branched habit than ‘Anwhitim’.

Angelonia ‘G2X-11996-2’ differs from the commercial variety Angeloniaangustifolia ‘Balarcink’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 23,521) in that‘G2X-11996-2’ is a taller and broader plant with larger and broaderleaves than ‘Balarcink’. Also, ‘G2X-11996-2’ has bright, clearpink-flowers, whereas ‘Balarcink’ has lavender-pink flowers.Additionally, ‘G2X-11996-2’ has lighter green leaves and less serratedleaves than ‘Balarcink’.

I claim:
 1. A new and distinct variety of Angelonia plant named‘G2X-11996-2’ as described and shown herein.